"Are you surprised this happened tonight?," Roode asked. "Hideo Itami is a guy who has been under contract with NXT for quite a while, but I didn't even realize he was still around. He wants to walk back in and challenge me -- the greatest NXT Champion of all-time? Sure, he earned it. Let's face it, Hideo Itami isn't in my league."

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"It's whatever I decide, and whoever I want. I'm going to lay by my pool, put my feet up, put my title beside me and enjoy some time off. When I feel like coming back, I'll decide who that's gonna be. My NXT will continue to be glorious," said Roode.